Definition of Amygdala

1. Noun. An almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamus and the hippocampus and the cingulate gyrus; as part of the limbic system it plays an important role in motivation and emotional behavior.


Definition of Amygdala

1. n. An almond.

Definition of Amygdala

1. Noun. (anatomy) The region of the brain, located in the medial temporal lobe, believed to play a key role in the emotions, such as fear and pleasure, in both animals and humans. ¹

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Definition of Amygdala

1. an almond-shaped anatomical part [n -LAE]

Medical Definition of Amygdala

1. Denoting the cerebellar tonsil, as well as the lymphatic tonsils (pharyngeal, palatine, lingual, laryngeal, and tubal). Origin: L. Fr. G. Amygdale, almond; in Mediev. & Mod. L., a tonsil (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Amygdala

amychophobia
amyctic
amyddest
amyddst
amydst
amyelencephalic
amyelic
amyelinated
amyelination
amyelinic
amyeloic
amyelous
amygdal
amygdala (current term)
amygdala cerebelli
amygdalaceous
amygdalae
amygdalar
amygdalas
amygdalase
amygdalate
amygdalates
amygdale
amygdales
amygdalic
amygdalic acid
amygdaliferous
amygdaliform

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